About
Falling in Bed (Again) appeared as a B-side to Lazy Days and was co-written by Robbie Williams and Matt Hay, formerly of the band Babybird. The song blends sharp observational humour with late-night storytelling, evoking the messy charm of Williams' mid-1990s lifestyle. It was recorded during the sessions for Life Thru a Lens and produced by Steve Power, who helped translate its offbeat lyrics into a polished yet mischievous pop arrangement.
The track's narrative follows a string of impulsive encounters, told through wry vignettes such as “She had a curry stain that was down her cardi, but her teeth were clean, so I said smartly.” The mixture of romantic misadventure and deadpan comedy turns what could have been a throwaway story into a witty, character-driven piece, typical of Williams' early solo writing.
Musically, the song drifts between Britpop melody and the tongue-in-cheek storytelling of music hall tradition. Its conversational delivery and humorous detail hint at Williams' later lyrical style on tracks like Come Undone, where intimacy and chaos coexist.
It was a weird little song, but it felt true to where I was. Half drunk, half in love, always in trouble.Robbie Williams
Though never performed live, Falling in Bed (Again) has remained a cult favourite among fans for its humour and honesty. The combination of self-mockery and charm captures the contradiction that would define much of Williams' early career: a storyteller unafraid to laugh at himself, even while revealing more than he intended.
Lyrics
I said have we met before?
She said hardly
She had a curry stain
That was down her cardie
But her teeth were clean
So I said smartly
I'm falling in love again
I'm so in lust with you
Pillow over head again
I'll suffocate with you
If you ask me to
She was educated at this school called RADA
She was made to go by her mother
And financed by her father
She said Room 211 and I said (laugh) rather
I got her name wrong once or twice
I said I'll call ya Carol, yeah?
She said that would be nice
I'm falling in love again
I'm so in lust with you
My Pillow over head again
I'll suffocate with you
If you ask me to
So I strolls of to the reception
And I ask for me room key
The Maitre'D - Hello
He seemed pleased to meet me
I went to the lift and pressed button two
But very discreetly
The doors close and she went for my briefs
See me
Falling in bed again
I'm so in lust with you
Pillow over head again
I'll suffocate in you
If you ask me to
Ohhhhh to
But in the throws of passion
It hit me right between the head
I looked down at her
She had a bit of cabbage stuck between her teeth
And I said
I think I'm in love with ya
I want ya kids an' getting married to ya
And she said
Chill out
Rome wasn't built in a day
And I said I wasn't on that job
Credits
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Vocalist
Robbie Williams -
Songwriter
Robbie Williams, Matt Hay